Chapter 99

Arya. Today was a good day, indeed. I had decided to explore the mansion since I had nothing on my schedule and I had stumbled upon this hidden sanctuary. The Crest Mansion library. A freaking library! Could my day get any better? I giggled as I glanced around the large space with shelves filled with books of different sizes and colors. At least I won't have to deal with boredom. Sunlight filtered through the tall windows, casting long, golden streaks across the intricate patterns of the Persian rug beneath my feet. The library, tucked away in the south end of the mansion, had a historic feel to it. Its walls were lined with shelves upon shelves of books, their spines adorned with faded titles and elegant calligraphy. The air was heavy with the scent of old parchment, mingling with the faint aroma of cedarwood from the polished bookcases. Tall bookshelves stretched towards the vaulted ceiling, where dust motes danced in the gentle breeze that drifted through the open windows. I r